Iatrogenic Pneumothorax

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (47 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

9 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

A pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, occurs when air (either from the lung or outside) collects in the space between the lung and the chest wall. Pneumothorax can present in 1 of 3 ways: spontaneous (primary), secondary, and traumatic. This activity focuses on a subset of traumatic pneumothoraces known as iatrogenic pneumothorax. This refers to a pneumothorax that has developed secondary to an invasive procedure such as a pulmonary needle biopsy (transthoracic and transbronchial), a central venous line placement, or positive pressure ventilation.

Iatrogenic pneumothorax is an important PSI condition associated with morbidity and mortality. To reduce the rate of iatrogenic pneumothorax, healthcare providers must implement standardized protocols, enhance training and competency assessment, improve communication and documentation, allocate appropriate resources and equipment, and integrate quality improvement initiatives. By fostering a safety culture and implementing evidence-based practices, healthcare systems can mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax and improve patient outcomes.

This activity discusses the need to prioritize the cautious insertion of medical devices to mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. An evidence-based management algorithm for iatrogenic pneumothorax is provided for management steps and strategies. Collaboration within an interprofessional team is imperative to cultivate a safety culture and mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. This course emphasizes a shared responsibility for patient safety to proactively address risk factors, implement preventive measures, and collectively strive for optimal patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Apply the pathophysiology of pneumothorax and point-of-care ultrasound or other imaging during diagnostic strategies.

  • Improve processes to prioritize the cautious insertion of medical devices to mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax.

  • Implement an evidence-based management algorithm for iatrogenic pneumothorax.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop strategies for fostering a safety culture that will mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax.

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Harlan H. on 2/25/2023

Excellent presentation of causes of pneumothorax and differing treatment scenarios . Excellent!

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asi y. on 10/25/2023

Please submit MOC points to the ABIM for myself, Matthew Ornstein MD

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